I try my best to make gifts matter. To buy what is needed, what will bring great joy, or what will facilitate a positive change in one's health and wellness. With the holidays around the corner sometimes it feels like a race to consumerism- buy buy buy because you still have a list of people to shop for and you haven't figured out what to get them yet! Just get them anything at this point!

No, stop! Don't get them just anything. Gifts should be thoughtful, even if that means one great thought out gift instead of 3-4 thoughtless gifts. In this gift guide you will find some of my most recommended and well thought out gift ideas, for almost everyone on your shopping list that you can still purchase last minute (thank goodness for Amazon)!

For the Hard to Shop For:

23&Me DNA Test. Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic

FIXD: Active Car Health Monitor

Amazon Prime

23&Me DNA Test:What is it? An at-home saliva collection kit that you send in for analysis to get interesting information on your ancestry, wellness reports, traits (such as hair loss, unibrow and salt vs sweet preference) and genetic health risk information. Who's it for? This is a fantastic gift for the hardest to shop for! It's fun and interesting, great for individuals of all ages. This would be a great option for the historian in your life who is interested in learning more about their heritage and ancestry, the health-conscious who is curious about genetic predispositions or health factors, and for kids who can use this information to explore the reasons behind certain traits and preferences!

Fixd: What is it? A hardware-software that provides you actionable information about your vehicle. The sensor can identify 6,800 maladies affecting your car that may cause the check-engine light to turn on. The hardware feeds information from your car to an app on your smartphone. Who's it for? Your teenage and adult children, wife, or girlfriend who may know very little about cars and often found themselves in a situation where they can be easily taken advantage for at the dealership or auto repair shop. This device allows them to know exactly what's wrong with their car when their check engine light comes on, by simply checking in on their phone app, so they can walk into the repair shop with complete understanding and confidence!

Amazon Prime: What is it? Amazon Prime is a membership with amazon which includes:

FREE Two-Day Shipping on over 50 million items

Watch thousands of movies and TV shows with Prime Video

Stream millions of songs and thousands of playlists

Also get free Kindle e-books, unlimited photo storage, exclusive access to deals, Twitch, and much more

Who's it for? A perfect gift for anyone who shops online, college students, young adults, friends and family!

For the Health & Wellness Enthusiast:

BioMat Mini

Omega Masticating Juicer

BioMat Mini: What is it? The Biomat is device that uses Far Infrared light, Negative Ion technology and healing crystals to support overall health and wellbeing. You can use the mat nightly, when sick, or when in a high stress period in your life. Benefits of the mat include:

Who's it for? Everyone should use the BioMat (including you, adults, elderly, children and animals- especially if sick, inflamed, or emotionally compromised)! It's a fantastic way to support your overall health and wellbeing. I use it nightly (I keep it under the sheet of my bed), and I also have one on the Acupuncture table at work so my patients can enjoy the benefits of it too!

Omega Masticating Juicer: What is it? The mack-daddy of all juicer. This juicer allows you to extract the most nutrients from your produce without it oxidizing in the process! Who's it for? Anyone interested in incorporating more fresh-pressed juices into their life to improve their health!

Essential Oils Diffuser

Plant Therapy Essential Oil Set

Essential Oils Diffuser: What is it? A Ultrasonic diffuser is the best way to carry essential oils into the air without changing the fragile medicinal properties of the oils. This can be used to scent the home in a safe and non-toxic way instead of candles and plugins, or can be used for health benefits to support the immune system and aid in alleviating symptoms of cough and cold when a member of the family is sick. Who's it for? Every home should have one!

Plant Therapy Essential Oil Set: What is it? A starter set of essential oils to be used in your diffuser. Who's it for? Anyone with a diffuser (which should be everyone!). Purchase the oil set and the diffuser together for a perfect holiday gift set.

Oral-B White Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Toothbrush

Natural Hand Carved Crystal Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp

Oral-B White Pro Power Toothbrush What is it? An electric toothbrush to achieve the absolute best oral hygiene. Who's it for? I know this sounds silly, but I received this as a Christmas gift last year, and out of everything, this was my favorite gift!! It's both a fantastic and a practical gift!

Natural Hand Carved Crystal Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp: What is it? A salt lamp improves the air quality by neutralizing pollutants and the negative effects of electronics. In addition it offers a soothing glow that adds ambiance to any room, eases emotional tension, and helps promote relaxation. Who's it for? Any room and any space. They also make mini night light salt lamps for the mini's in your life!

BeautyCounter: Order by Dec 13th to have it in time for Christmas! What is it? Beautycounter is a company that offers luxurious, safer alternatives to bath and beauty products for the entire family. Who's it for? The women in your life that you love (and kids/babies as they also have bath products for them as well!). They have great holiday sets, cosmetics and basic bath products like shampoo and body wash.

For the Home Cook (Help them switch to safer cooking methods!)

Stainless Steel Baking Sheet Set: What is it? A set of baking sheets that are stainless steel, so you can ditch the aluminum ones that are linked to health concerns such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Who's it for? Anyone who cooks!

Stainless Steel & Glass French Press: What is it? A safe and easy way to make a delicious cup of coffee without toxin exposure from heated plastic parts in traditional coffee machines! Who's it for? Everyone who drinks coffee!

Danielle Walker's Against All Grain Celebrations: A Year of Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes for Every Occasion

Celebrations Cookbook: What is it? A Gluten-Free, Diary-Free, Paleo cookbook for ALL occasions. It has a full menu for every holiday, including birthdays and brunches, so you can enjoy delicious healthy foods on the holiday's without feeling limited or deprived! (I personally love these recipes and choose to cook the ones without meat as I don't believe eating a ton of meat benefits health and well-being. With that said, this cookbook has plenty of meat and non meat dishes to chose from). Who's it for? Everyone who loves to cook or has a limiting diet from health reasons or personal beliefs.

Eating Clean: What is it? A cookbook that outlines basic fundamentals to health and gives you a 21-day diet plan to reset your body! Who's it for? The person who doesn't know where to start or how to make a change with their overall health but knows something is off and they need a fundamental reset.

*Try using the code: GIFTBOOK17 for $5 off on Amazon

Cuisinart Classic 7-Cup Food Processor

Magic Bullet Blender

Cuisnart: What is it? A kitchen-must have! Who's it for? Those who cook often or are just getting started in the kitchen endeavors!

Magic Bullet Blender: What is it? My go-to favorite kitchen gadget to make single-serving smoothies (this is my lunch every single work day without exception). Who's it for? The busy individual who doesn't want to compromise on healthy foods when life gets hectic. Pack your smoothie in the morning and take it to go so you won't be tempted to eat garbage when you're in the middle of a busy work day! Bye-Bye fast food drive thru!

For the Fur-Babies!

Heated Kitty House

Aspen Pet Round Bed

Play-N-Squeak "Mouse Hunter" Cat Toy

FurHaven Deluxe Orthopedic Pet Bed Mattress (Sizes Small - Jumbo)

Coolaroo Elevated Pet Bed with Knitted Fabric

Heated Kitty House: What is it? A sheltered house with a heating pad for chilly nights! Who's it for? Your cat or the stray you feed outside! I kid you not, we have a stray cat outside who we named Henry that I bought this for! He will not come inside or let us get too close, but we adore him and are worried when winter hits that we splurged. One day Henry will trust us enough to come inside when it gets cold, but in the meantime- he has his heated kitty house.

Aspen Pet Round Bed: What is it? A perfect plush bed for your cat to cozy up in! Who's it for? Your fur-baby! My cat LIVES in this bed during winter, it's the most adorable thing!

Play-N-Squeak "Mouse Hunter" Cat Toy What is it? A cat toy that makes a 'squeak mouse' noise when batted. Who's it for? Your cat will adore this as much as mine does. He plays with his mouse until he's exhausted and panting!

Darwin's Natural Pet Food Introductory Offer: What is it? The absolute best food on the market to keep your pet healthy and well. Who's it for? Your fur-babes! Get this intro deal now! For $14.95 you get 10lbs of food delivered! It's a steal!